Dating After Divorce

222. Fight For the Relationship You Want


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Let's talk about a pattern I see in many divorced women - the reluctance to fight for the relationship they want. Through the lens of "learned helplessness," I explore why capable, strong women who fought for their first marriages often hold back in their post-divorce dating journey.

Key Insights:

  • The difference between fighting for a specific person versus fighting for your desired relationship outcome
  • How past relationship trauma creates false beliefs about our dating options
  • Why validating dating struggles with friends can keep you stuck
  • The truth about effort: dating takes more work than we expect (just like everything worthwhile)

Ask yourself: "Why am I not fighting for this relationship goal with the same determination I bring to other areas of my life?" Your answer reveals where to focus your energy.

Book Reference: "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - A foundational text for understanding how we can break free from learned helplessness patterns

Ready to break free from dating paralysis? Schedule your 1:1 consultation at sadecurry.com/schedule-appointment. Let's create your personalized strategy for finding love after divorce.

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Dating After DivorceBy Sade Curry

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